The musical tells the true story of Orpheus McAdoo and his Virginia Jubilee Singers, an African-American choir who toured South Africa in the 1890s, introducing audiences to American spirituals and jubilee singing.

The production features musical direction by Kurt Haupt, arrangements by Dawid Boverhoff, movement direction by Fiona du Plooy, set and costume design by Julian David and Maritha Visagie, and lighting by Kieran Cattel.

Conroy Scott stars as Orpheus McAdoo, delivering a performance rich in vocal depth and emotional resonance, supported by a cast of opera singers and stage actors, including Brittany Smith, Jody Abrahams, and Alexis Petersen.

Kramer's script and original compositions emphasize authenticity and compassion, blending history with artistic imagination, and exploring the struggles of Black performers with love, ambition, and racial identity in colonial-era South Africa.

David Kramer's musical 'Orpheus McAdoo' returns to the Artscape Theatre from October 21 to November 2, 2025, following its successful premiere in October 2024, in collaboration with Cape Town Opera.

Tickets range from R170 to R520, with a 50% early bird discount available for bookings made before October 21 through Webtickets, and children under five are not permitted at the show.

The narrative explores themes of cultural collision, performance, identity, and the pursuit of respectability, as McAdoo and his wife Mattie navigate fame, controversy, and societal pressures while touring with their jubilee choir.